VP/Director, European Real Estate Private Investments

Arena Investors, LP, is a global investment management firm that seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted, consistent, and uncorrelated returns by employing a fundamentals based, asset-oriented financing and investing strategy across the entire capital spectrum (both debt and equity); in areas where conventional sources of capital are scarce. We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented VP/Director, European Private Investments to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director of European Private Investments, the successful candidate will be expected to originate, evaluate and execute investment ideas and manage deal processes. Arena’s investments are typically complex, flexibly structured and are geographically and asset-type agnostic. The person will focus primarily on originating and underwriting short/medium term bridge first mortgages, A and B notes, mezzanine loans, preferred equity and other credit-related investment opportunities in commercial real estate, both on a direct basis and in joint ventures with private lenders throughout Europe. The person will also support the team with other special situations investments. Transaction sizes typically range from $5 to $50 million.

Responsibilities:

• Actively market, source and develop new relationships and source transactions from intermediaries, sponsors, originations partners and directly with borrowers
• Develop unique investment ideas and evaluate new products and platforms for potential investment
• Screen new transactions, prepare, issue, negotiate and execute term sheets; lead property market, site visits and documentation due diligence
• Perform comprehensive real estate valuations, create financial cash flows, valuation and return analyses models
• Lead and attend management meetings, financial and accounting advisors on process management, diligence, structuring and negotiations with borrowers
• Prepare and present comprehensive investment memoranda and investment committee materials
• The ideal candidate must be entrepreneurial, energetic and technically proficient. Must have the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of real estate lending and credit investment experience, preferably with private investment firms that specialize in higher yielding senior and subordinated real estate secured investments
• We are seeking a candidate that is self-motivated, ambitious and has a high energy level
• The candidate will be located in the London office. Travel will be required.
• The highest level of personal integrity and ethical standards. A positive attitude, strong work ethic and a desire to work collaboratively across the organization.
• Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.